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Bounce Lettering Basics: Let’s Break The Rules

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Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

Class Description:

Regular lettering is great and all, but if you crave a little more energy and style in your lettering projects, then you need to learn how to bounce! Bounce lettering is a trendy, quirky way to make your projects look more dynamic, and you can tweak your existing skills to create this whimsical look.

In this course, you’ll learn what makes bounce lettering so special (and tricky). After sharing the materials, I’ll share the rule you need to learn like a pro so you can break it like an artist. Then I’ll give you pointers on achieving balance in your composition before diving into two letter-along projects that are perfect for bounce beginners.

What You Will Learn:

  • What makes bounce lettering special
  • What materials you need
  • The secret to bounce lettering
  • How to achieve a balanced bounce
  • 2 different bounce lettering projects

Supplies You'll Need:

  • Pencil
  • Paper
  • Dot grid paper (optional)
  • Brush pens (optional)
  • Ruler (optional)

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In this class, you'll learn to create these amazing class projects, but more importantly, you'll learn how to create your own pieces in the future.

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About Instructor

Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

Shelby is the co-founder of Foxsy and the creator at Little Coffee Fox. She is a professional watercolorist, letterer, and artist with a passion for teaching others to reintroduce creativity back into their lives. Shelby lives in Chicago, IL with her husband Jon and her pets Summer, Basil, and Korra.

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  • 📊Level: Beginner
  • ⏰Time: 19 Minutes

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  • "This was so helpful! I loved the way Shelby broke down the basics in a succinct way and tips to use while practicing. Lastly, I appreciated Shelby mentioning that everyone is going to have a unique bounce lettering style.

    As someone who is new to brush lettering in general, I've been copying a lot of what I see. I need that consistent reminder to avoid potential frustration, especially as a beginner!"
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  • "I really enjoyed this course. Instructions and examples were clear and practical and the feedback was really kind and helpful.

    It has improved my lettering knowledge and given me confidence to keep practicing."
    Nic

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kolina-winburn
Posted 2 years ago
Everything you need to know to bounce!

I really love the bounce style of lettering because it doesn’t have to involve a brush pen (my secret nemesis) but I thought it would be so hard. Shelby explained it so well and really made it simple to understand and execute! If you’re looking for a simple way to ease into lettering, this is a great choice!!

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tayler
Posted 4 years ago
Bounce letters demystified

This was a lovely short little workshop! I really enjoyed how you demystified the bounce lettering. Figuring out when to bounce and how far to go has always been tricky for me, but this really simplified it and made it clear by first showing the rules of lettering, and then how to break them. Super fun class, really enjoyed it.

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terrylee
Posted 4 years ago
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Everything in the video was beneficial. The repeated encouragement to allow ourselves to make mistakes. Perspective is everything. If, instead of immediately feeling depressed because the attempt didn't turn out perfect - we should choose rather to ask ourselves, "What did I learn?" When we do, a mental paradigm will immediately shift from failure to just one more step toward success!

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marikah
Posted 5 years ago
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Awesome!

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ali
Posted 5 years ago
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Oh to be as good as Shelby 🙂 One day ….

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marianne
Posted 5 years ago
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one of my favorite course! it's simple and accessible yet the result is genius! Bouncy lettering really improves the whole value of any written/artsy project <3.

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nic
Posted 5 years ago
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I really enjoyed this course. Instructions and examples were clear and practical and the feedback was really kind and helpful. It has improved my lettering knowledge and given me confidence to keep practicing. Thank you Shelby!

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kelseymead
Posted 5 years ago
My review

This was so helpful! I loved the way Shelby broke down the basics in a succinct way and tips to use while practicing. Lastly, I appreciated Shelby mentioning that everyone is going to have a unique bounce lettering style. As someone who is new to brush lettering in general, I've been copying a lot of what I see. I need that consistent reminder to avoid potential frustration, especially as a beginner!

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beachgirl88
Posted 5 years ago
My review

Shelby is an excellent instructor. She breaks it down to basics. I enjoy her manner of speaking. I am a complete beginner & look forward to using the worksheets to practice. The platform is great, too.

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carolriordan
Posted 5 years ago
My review

Hi Shelby: I knew little to nothing about bounce lettering before I took your course. Now I have a much better understanding of bouncing letters. You are a great presenter. You are clear and thorough. I also liked the platform itself. It was easy to navigate. And finally, the handouts were very helpful when I was practicing. Thank you. Carol

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